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Divide 40/6 with 7/8

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 7/8

40/6 ÷ 7/8 is 160/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 7/8: 8/7
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/6 ÷ 7/8 = 40/6 × 8/7
  3. = 40 × 8/6 × 7 = 320/42
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/21
  5. In mixed form: 713/21

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